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Cost of Living & Prices:
Mexico vs. Malaysia

Compare the cost of living and prices of goods and services, such as consumer goods prices, housing costs, average wages and more, to learn about differences and similarities between countries.

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Grocery

PLNMYRMXNEURUSD

Mexico vs. Malaysia - grocery purchase prices. You would pay on average 1.47 times less for grocery shopping in Mexico than in Malaysia.

Apples (1kg)

One kilogram of apples costs 9.24 PLN (2.35 USD) in Mexico and 10.3 PLN (2.62 USD) in Malaysia. The price of this product is 10.3% lower in Mexico.

9.24 PLN
10.30 PLN

Banana (1kg)

1 kilogram of bananas costs 4.79 PLN (1.22 USD) in Mexico and 5.64 PLN (1.44 USD) in Malaysia. The price of this product is 15.1% lower in Mexico.

4.79 PLN
5.64 PLN

Beef Round (1kg) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat)

One kilogram of beef or similar meat costs 35.66 PLN (9.08 USD) in Mexico and 37.01 PLN (9.43 USD) in Malaysia. The price of this product is 3.6% lower in Mexico.

35.66 PLN
37.01 PLN

Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)

A bottle of medium-grade wine costs 41.84 PLN (10.66 USD) in Mexico and 61.18 PLN (15.59 USD) in Malaysia. The price of this product is 31.6% lower in Mexico.

41.84 PLN
61.18 PLN

Chicken Fillets (1kg)

One kilogram of chicken fillet costs 24.21 PLN (6.17 USD) in Mexico and 15.05 PLN (3.83 USD) in Malaysia. The price of this product is 37.8% lower in Malaysia.

24.21 PLN
15.05 PLN

Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro)

A pack of 20 cigarettes costs 13.31 PLN (3.39 USD) in Mexico and 15.73 PLN (4.01 USD) in Malaysia. The price of this product is 15.4% lower in Mexico.

13.31 PLN
15.73 PLN

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)

Domestic beer in a 0.5 liter bottle costs 5.26 PLN (1.34 USD) in Mexico and 9.99 PLN (2.55 USD) in Malaysia. The price of this product is 47.3% lower in Mexico.

5.26 PLN
9.99 PLN

Eggs (regular) (12)

You will pay 7.37 PLN (1.88 USD) for 12 eggs in Mexico and 6.94 PLN (1.77 USD) in Malaysia. The price of this product is 5.8% lower in Malaysia.

7.37 PLN
6.94 PLN

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 9.83 PLN (2.5 USD) in Mexico and 13.89 PLN (3.54 USD) in Malaysia. The price of this product is 29.2% lower in Mexico.

9.83 PLN
13.89 PLN

Johnnie Walker Red Label Whisky 0.7 Litre

A 0.7 liter bottle of Johnnie Walker Red Label whiskey costs 94.13 PLN (23.98 USD) in Mexico and 146.18 PLN (37.24 USD) in Malaysia. The price of this product is 35.6% lower in Mexico.

94.13 PLN
146.18 PLN

Lettuce (1 head)

One head of lettuce costs 3.62 PLN (0.92 USD) in Mexico and 3.52 PLN (0.9 USD) in Malaysia. The price of this product is 2.8% lower in Malaysia.

3.62 PLN
3.52 PLN

Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g)

One loaf of fresh white bread costs 7.29 PLN (1.86 USD) in Mexico and 3.14 PLN (0.8 USD) in Malaysia. The price of this product is 56.9% lower in Malaysia.

7.29 PLN
3.14 PLN

Local Cheese (1kg)

One kilogram of locally produced cheese costs 30.03 PLN (7.65 USD) in Mexico and 35.01 PLN (8.92 USD) in Malaysia. The price of this product is 14.2% lower in Mexico.

30.03 PLN
35.01 PLN

Milk (regular), (1 liter)

One liter of milk costs 4.96 PLN (1.26 USD) in Mexico and 6.52 PLN (1.66 USD) in Malaysia. The price of this product is 23.9% lower in Mexico.

4.96 PLN
6.52 PLN

Onion (1kg)

One kilogram of onions costs 5.51 PLN (1.4 USD) in Mexico and 3.44 PLN (0.88 USD) in Malaysia. The price of this product is 37.6% lower in Malaysia.

5.51 PLN
3.44 PLN

Oranges (1kg)

One kilogram of oranges costs 5.37 PLN (1.37 USD) in Mexico and 10.83 PLN (2.76 USD) in Malaysia. The price of this product is 50.4% lower in Mexico.

5.37 PLN
10.83 PLN

Potato (1kg)

One kilogram of potatoes costs 5.9 PLN (1.5 USD) in Mexico and 3.75 PLN (0.96 USD) in Malaysia. The price of this product is 36.4% lower in Malaysia.

5.90 PLN
3.75 PLN

Rice (white), (1kg)

One kilogram of white rice costs 5.25 PLN (1.34 USD) in Mexico and 5.24 PLN (1.34 USD) in Malaysia. The price of this product is 0.2% lower in Malaysia.

5.25 PLN
5.24 PLN

Smirnoff Red Label Vodka 0.7 Litre

A 0.7 liter bottle of Smirnoff Red Label vodka costs 51.26 PLN (13.06 USD) in Mexico and 147.79 PLN (37.65 USD) in Malaysia. The price of this product is 65.3% lower in Mexico.

51.26 PLN
147.79 PLN

Tomato (1kg)

One kilogram of tomatoes costs 5.8 PLN (1.48 USD) in Mexico and 5.45 PLN (1.39 USD) in Malaysia. The price of this product is 6% lower in Malaysia.

5.80 PLN
5.45 PLN

Water (1.5 liter bottle)

A 1.5 liter bottle of water costs 3.03 PLN (0.77 USD) in Mexico and 2.51 PLN (0.64 USD) in Malaysia. The price of this product is 17.2% lower in Malaysia.

3.03 PLN
2.51 PLN

Restaurant

PLNMYRMXNEURUSD

Mexico vs. Malaysia - expenses on meals in restaurants. You would pay 1.45 times more for meals in restaurants in Mexico than in Malaysia.

Cappuccino (regular)

For a cappuccino in a restaurant, you'll pay 10.06 PLN (2.56 USD) in Mexico and 10.65 PLN (2.71 USD) in Malaysia. The price of this product is 5.5% lower in Mexico.

10.06 PLN
10.65 PLN

Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of Coca-Cola or Pepsi costs 3.77 PLN (0.96 USD) in Mexico and 2.35 PLN (0.6 USD) in Malaysia. The price of this product is 37.7% lower in Malaysia.

3.77 PLN
2.35 PLN

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught)

Domestic beer with a capacity of 0.5 liters costs 9.51 PLN (2.42 USD) in Mexico and 15.73 PLN (4.01 USD) in Malaysia. The price of this product is 39.5% lower in Mexico.

9.51 PLN
15.73 PLN

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 14.08 PLN (3.59 USD) in Mexico and 17.48 PLN (4.45 USD) in Malaysia. The price of this product is 19.5% lower in Mexico.

14.08 PLN
17.48 PLN

McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal)

A McMeal or similar meal at McDonald's costs 24.43 PLN (6.22 USD) in Mexico and 15.73 PLN (4.01 USD) in Malaysia. The price of this product is 35.6% lower in Malaysia.

24.43 PLN
15.73 PLN

Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course

A three-course meal for two people at a mid-range restaurant costs 144.53 PLN (36.82 USD) in Mexico and 87.4 PLN (22.27 USD) in Malaysia. The price of this product is 39.5% lower in Malaysia.

144.53 PLN
87.40 PLN

Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant

A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs 28.52 PLN (7.27 USD) in Mexico and 13.11 PLN (3.34 USD) in Malaysia. The price of this product is 54% lower in Malaysia.

28.52 PLN
13.11 PLN

Water (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of water costs 2.71 PLN (0.69 USD) in Mexico and 1.52 PLN (0.39 USD) in Malaysia. The price of this product is 43.9% lower in Malaysia.

2.71 PLN
1.52 PLN

Fuel

PLNMYRMXNEURUSD

Mexico vs. Malaysia - expenses related to fuel. You would pay 2.21 times more for fuel in Mexico than in Malaysia.

Diesel 1L

A liter of diesel costs 5.16 PLN (1.31 USD) in Mexico and 2.74 PLN (0.7 USD) in Malaysia. The price of this product is 46.9% lower in Malaysia.

5.16 PLN
2.74 PLN

Gasoline 1L

A liter of gasoline costs 5.13 PLN (1.31 USD) in Mexico and 1.91 PLN (0.49 USD) in Malaysia. The price of this product is 62.8% lower in Malaysia.

5.13 PLN
1.91 PLN

Transportation

PLNMYRMXNEURUSD

Mexico vs. Malaysia - costs of transportation and public communication. You would pay 1.28 times more for transportation in Mexico than in Malaysia.

Monthly Pass (Regular Price)

The monthly ticket price for public transportation is 57.88 PLN (14.74 USD) in Mexico and 43.7 PLN (11.13 USD) in Malaysia. The price of this product is 24.5% lower in Malaysia.

57.88 PLN
43.70 PLN

One-way Ticket (Local Transport)

The one-way ticket price for local transportation is 1.14 PLN (0.29 USD) in Mexico and 2.62 PLN (0.67 USD) in Malaysia. The price of this product is 56.5% lower in Mexico.

1.14 PLN
2.62 PLN

Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)

The cost of a one-hour taxi stand/wait is 22.82 PLN (5.81 USD) in Mexico and 13.11 PLN (3.34 USD) in Malaysia. The price of this product is 42.6% lower in Malaysia.

22.82 PLN
13.11 PLN

Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff)

The fare for each kilometer traveled is 1.9 PLN (0.48 USD) in Mexico and 4.37 PLN (1.11 USD) in Malaysia. The price of this product is 56.5% lower in Mexico.

1.90 PLN
4.37 PLN

Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)

The initial fare during a taxi ride is 3.8 PLN (0.97 USD) in Mexico and 4.37 PLN (1.11 USD) in Malaysia. The price of this product is 13% lower in Mexico.

3.80 PLN
4.37 PLN

Sports & entertainment

PLNMYRMXNEURUSD

Mexico vs. Malaysia - costs related to entertainment and sports.

Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat

The ticket price for a foreign film in the cinema is 17.11 PLN (4.36 USD) in Mexico and 17.48 PLN (4.45 USD) in Malaysia. The price of this product is 2.1% lower in Mexico.

17.11 PLN
17.48 PLN

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult

The monthly fee for entry to the fitness club is 170.34 PLN (43.4 USD) in Mexico and 160.28 PLN (40.83 USD) in Malaysia. The price of this product is 5.9% lower in Malaysia.

170.34 PLN
160.28 PLN

Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend)

The cost of renting a tennis court for one hour on the weekend is 77.49 PLN (19.74 USD) in Mexico and 30.59 PLN (7.79 USD) in Malaysia. The price of this product is 60.5% lower in Malaysia.

77.49 PLN
30.59 PLN

Flats for rent

PLNMYRMXNEURUSD

Mexico vs. Malaysia - costs of renting an apartment. You would pay about 1.55 times more for renting an apartment in Mexico than in Malaysia.

Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre

For renting an apartment in the city center consisting of a living room and one bedroom, you will pay 2902 PLN (739.35 USD) in Mexico and 1828 PLN (465.64 USD) in Malaysia. The price of this product is 37% lower in Malaysia.

2 902 PLN
1 828 PLN

Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre

For renting an apartment outside the city center consisting of a living room and one bedroom, you will pay 1757 PLN (447.62 USD) in Mexico and 1095 PLN (278.86 USD) in Malaysia. The price of this product is 37.7% lower in Malaysia.

1 757 PLN
1 095 PLN

Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre

For renting an apartment in the city center consisting of a living room and three bedrooms, you will pay 5649 PLN (1439.14 USD) in Mexico and 3789 PLN (965.37 USD) in Malaysia. The price of this product is 32.9% lower in Malaysia.

5 649 PLN
3 789 PLN

Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre

For renting an apartment outside the city center consisting of a living room and three bedrooms, you will pay 3298 PLN (840.19 USD) in Mexico and 2062 PLN (525.36 USD) in Malaysia. The price of this product is 37.5% lower in Malaysia.

3 298 PLN
2 062 PLN

Flats for sale

PLNMYRMXNEURUSD

Mexico vs. Malaysia - costs of purchasing an apartment. You would pay 1.2 times more for buying an apartment in Mexico than in Malaysia.

Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment in City Centre

For one square meter of an apartment in the city center you will pay 9983 PLN (2543.32 USD) in Mexico and 9076 PLN (2312.16 USD) in Malaysia. The price of this product is 9.1% lower in Malaysia.

9 983 PLN
9 076 PLN

Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre

For one square meter of an apartment outside the city center, you will pay 6509 PLN (1658.14 USD) in Mexico and 4686 PLN (1193.75 USD) in Malaysia. The price of this product is 28% lower in Malaysia.

6 509 PLN
4 686 PLN

Salary

PLNMYRMXNEURUSD

Mexico vs. Malaysia - average salary. The average salary in Mexico is 1.99 times lower than in Malaysia.

Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)

The average monthly salary after taxes is 2512 PLN (639.95 USD) in Mexico and 5000 PLN (1273.77 USD) in Malaysia. The average salary is 49.8% lower in Mexico.

2 512 PLN
5 000 PLN

Hotels

PLNMYRMXNEURUSD

Mexico vs. Malaysia - prices of accommodation in hostels, guesthouses, and hotels.

One star

93.3 PLN
-

Two stars

379 PLN
136 PLN

Three stars

551 PLN
213 PLN

Four stars

1 152 PLN
403 PLN

Five stars

3 144 PLN
1 114 PLN

Average accommodation prices based on Expedia.com data • Update: 15 Dec 2024 (1 night stay for 2 people on 29 Dec 2024) • Mexico: 20 cities, 1284 hotels • Malaysia: 20 cities, 1248 hotels

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